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ArticleEuropean journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing Society2026

Garment-related patient-reported outcomes: a longitudinal pre-post comparison of autologous versus implant-based breast reconstruction.

Yen-Tung Liu, Deepti Chopra, Marie Karen Bravo Moix, Tzuan A Chen, Gregory P Reece, Mia K Markey, Margaret J Roubaud

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Article in European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing Society, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Yen-Tung LiuDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA; Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
Deepti ChopraDepartment of Psychiatry, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
Marie Karen Bravo MoixIndependent Fashion Designer, Austin, TX, USA.
Tzuan A ChenHEALTH Research Institute, University of Houston, Houston, TX, USA; Department of Psychological, Health, & Learning Sciences, University of Houston, Houston, TX, USA.
Gregory P ReeceDepartment of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
Mia K MarkeyDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA; Department of Imaging Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
Margaret J RoubaudDepartment of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA. Electronic address: msroubaud@mdanderson.org.

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3-D modeling-based decision support for optimizing quality of life following breast reconstructionR01CA203984 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN · PI MARKEY, MIA K, MERCHANT, FATIMA AZIZ · 2016 to 2020
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NCI NIH HHS R01 CA203984
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Abstract

purposeQuantitative and qualitative methods have been used to explore breast cancer survivors' experience with bras, but there are limited studies using validated patient-reported outcome instruments. While BREAST-Q includes garment-related items, analyses of these items are rarely reported. This study aims to assess pre- and post-reconstruction changes in the garment-related items of BREAST-Q for patients who underwent autologous and implant-based breast reconstruction.

methodThis longitudinal study included 81 patients who underwent autologous or implant-based breast reconstruction. Patients completed the BREAST-Q Breast Cancer modules, Appearance Schemas Inventory-Revised (ASI-R), and Body Image Scale (BIS) both pre-mastectomy and post-reconstruction. Robust regression was used to investigate associations between preoperative characteristics (age, BMI, ASI-R, surgery type) and postoperative patient-reported outcomes.

resultsPositive changes were observed in all garment-related BREAST-Q outcomes from pre-to post-reconstruction, regardless of reconstruction type, with greater improvements in the autologous reconstruction group. Regression analysis showed mixed associations between preoperative characteristics and postoperative garment-related outcomes. While BMI and ASI-R were not significant predictors, age and surgery type influenced satisfaction with "how you look in the mirror clothed", with autologous reconstruction associated with higher satisfaction.

conclusionsThe study found that garment experiences improved post-reconstruction for breast cancer patients. However, the limited garment-related items in BREAST-Q underscore the need for a dedicated, validated tool to better assess these experiences.

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Body ImageBreast ImplantsBreast NeoplasmsMammaplastyPatient Reported Outcome MeasuresAdultAgedBody SatisfactionFemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesMastectomyMiddle AgedPatient SatisfactionQuality of LifeBody imageBreast cancerBREAST-QBreast reconstructionMedical garmentPatient-reported outcomesPostoperative careQuality of life

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